Varieties of Ritual Theory & Information Technology Implementation
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This paper draws on contemporary ritual theory from two different disciplines and research traditions to show how rituals can affect IT projects. These theories suggest that commonplace project activities, such as signoffs and scope changes, have symbolic and emotional effects that not only persist, but also accumulate from one occurrence to the next. The analysis extends our understanding of ritual in IT projects and has practical implications for IT managers.
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